T&D News
Tata Power DDL in pact with Havells for circuit protection devices
Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd and Havells India have signed an MoU to strengthen the distribution of electrical protection devices in North Delhi.
Sterlite Power to deploy robotic technology for OPGW stringing
- Aug 29, 2019
Sterlite Power, in a release, said that it has pioneered robotic technology for the installation of optical ground wire (OPGW) on high voltage power transmission lines under energized (‘live-line’) conditions. For the first time in India, this method will be deployed to replace existing earth wire.
Tata Power DDL and IFC in agreement for energy storage study
- Aug 29, 2019
Tata Power Delhi Distribution and World Bank Group member International Finance Corporation have joined hands to assess storage capacity requirement in Tata Power-DDL’s area for ensuring sustainable and reliable power distribution and to formulate a business model for storage deployment in distribution utilities, a release from Tata Power DDL said.
India can deliver 24 million smart meters: IEEMA
- Aug 19, 2019
The two-day “Metering India 2019” event, an international seminar organized by IEEMA Meter Division, received an overwhelming response with the presence of more than 530 delegates. Concluded recently, this was the eighth edition of “Metering India” running on the theme “Widening Horizons”.
EESL completes installation of 5 lakh smart meters
- Aug 13, 2019
Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL) has announced the successful installation of over 5,00,000 smart meters in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana, Bihar and Andhra Pradesh, under the Government of India’s Smart Meter National Programme (SMNP) that envisages replacement of 25 crore conventional meters with smart counterparts, pan India.
Early CERC nod proposed for RE transmission schemes
- Jul 19, 2019
To fast track the deployment of renewable energy in India, Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy (IC) R.K. Singh has approved a proposal for early regulatory approval by Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) for transmission schemes identified for 66.5 GW worth of projects under the National Renewable Energy Mission.
CEA prepares its first-ever plan on power distribution reforms
- Jul 17, 2019
Union power minister R.K. Singh recently reviewed the Draft Distribution Perspective Plan for power sector in India. The draft plan is the first ever plan at Distribution level which has been prepared by Central Electricity Authority (CEA) under the guidance of the Ministry of Power.